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==NMC Insight==

==NMC Insight==

===Spotlight on Managers' Advice===

===Spotlight on Managers' Advice===

Last month, we asked managers: ''“What piece of advice or best resource would you share with other managers?”''

Last month, we asked managers: ''“What piece of advice or best resource would you share with other managers?”.'' Your responses were thoughtful and grounded in experience. Common themes highlighted the realities of leadership today:

* '''Self-care and resilience:''' Recharge, set boundaries, build networks, and celebrate progress; big or small.

 

* '''Self-care and resilience:''' Take time to recharge, set boundaries, and build networks so you can stay effective and support your team. Celebrate progress; big or small.

* '''Communicate and listen:''' Lead with empathy and transparency.

* '''Communicate and listen:''' Lead with empathy and transparency.

* '''Be efficient:''' Coordinate, streamline, and focus on what you can control.

* '''Be efficient:''' Coordinate, streamline, and focus on what you can control.

Across the board, managers emphasized the importance of '''well-being''', '''clear communication''', and '''connection'''. Taking care of oneself, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering open dialogue were recurring themes. Many also highlighted the value of peer networks and encouraged using resources like '''EAP, Copilot''' and '''other AI tools, GCxchange''' for interdepartmental collaboration, and professional development opportunities to navigate challenges and continue evolving as leaders.

Managers also emphasized well-being, strong communication, and connection. Many highlighted the value of '''peer networks''' and encouraged using resources like '''EAP, Copilot and other AI tools, GCxchange''', and professional development opportunities to navigate challenges and grow as leaders.

We’re now working on innovative ways to share all these valuable resources with you in the near future, so stay tuned!

We’re now working on innovative ways to share all these valuable resources with you in the near future, so stay tuned!

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!Self-Care & Resilience

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!Empathy & Communication

!Empathy & Communication

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=== '''You told us what you need, and we’re responding.''' ===

=== '''You spoke, we listened!''' ===

Based on feedback from over 1,000 managers, we’re hosting a virtual leadership panel on your top priority: '''Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations''' featuring selected senior leaders ready to share their insights.

Join us on '''December 10th, 2025''' for a '''virtual leadership panel''' on your top priority: '''Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations.''' Hear practical insights directly from senior leaders and learn strategies to thrive in today’s workplace.

Join us on December 10th, 2025. More information: [[National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / November 2025#NMC%20virtual%20Leadership%20panel%20:%20Navigating%20Senior%20Leaders%E2%80%99%20Expectations|NMC Virtual Leadership Panel : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations]]

Learn more:*[[#NMC virtual Leadership panel : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations|NMC Virtual Leadership Panel : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectation]]

'''This month, we’re asking:'''

'''This month, we’re asking:'''